February 2026 newsWorld Cup
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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup opens in India and Sri Lanka
Pakistan, West Indies and defending champion India won on the opening day of the global tournament.
07 Feb–08 Mar Asia India and Sri Lanka
The Men’s T20 World Cup began with three matches across its two host countries. Pakistan, West Indies and India opened with wins as the competition started its route toward the 8 March final.
The tournament’s shared hosting links two national cricket systems to one ICC event and creates a month-long schedule of national-team competition.
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